A resolution recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

III 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 450 Recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of ‘‘Human Rights Day’’. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES DECEMBER 10, 2019 Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. TILLIS, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary DECEMBER 18, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declara- tion of Human Rights and the celebration of ‘‘Human Rights Day’’. Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopt- ed by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, rep- resents the first comprehensive agreement among coun- tries as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined in the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights; Whereas awareness of human rights— VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:17 Dec 19, 2019 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR450.ATS SR450 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 SRES 450 ATS (1) is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms; (2) promotes equality; (3) contributes to preventing conflict and human rights violations; and (4) enhances participation in democratic processes; Whereas Congress has a proud history of promoting human rights that are internationally recognized; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as ‘‘Human Rights Day’’: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— 1 (1) designates December 10, 2019, as ‘‘Human 2 Rights Day’’; 3 (2) recognizes the 71st anniversary of the Uni- 4 versal Declaration of Human Rights; 5 (3) reaffirms the Universal Declaration of 6 Human Rights; 7 (4) supports the right of human rights defend- 8 ers all over the world to promote the fundamental 9 freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of 10 Human Rights; and 11 (5) encourages the people of the United 12 States— 13 (A) to observe Human Rights Day; and 14 VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:17 Dec 19, 2019 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR450.ATS SR450 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 3 SRES 450 ATS (B) to continue a commitment to uphold- 1 ing freedom, democracy, and human rights 2 around the globe. 3 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:17 Dec 19, 2019 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR450.ATS SR450 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS